My Sister Gives Up (Kinda)

So she says she is single....again. And she is also done.

Guess it's kinda funny....when we were young, she was the one with all the guys and I could never find anyone decent. Now I am (semi) happily married and she is feeling down and out. Life is funny that way isn't it. It's just hard for me to keep my emotions out of her life. I know she has to find herself first and I think she is on her way to doing that. I just care so much for her and I want the best for her.

So anyone who is reading this that knows her...send her some happy thoughts. And if you know a good man who is in the same boat....ready to settle down but can't find a decent woman...please let me know...or let her know.

If A Child

If a child lives with criticism, he learns to condemn.
If a child lives with hostility, he learns to fight.
If a child lives with ridicule, he learns to be shy.
If a child lives with shame, he learns to feel guilty.
If a child lives with tolerance, he learns to be patient.
If a child lives with encouragement, he learns confidence.
If a child lives with praise, he learns to appreciate.
If a child lives with fairness, he learns justice.
If a child lives with security, he learns to have faith.
If a child lives with approval, he learns to like himself.
If a child lives with acceptance and friendship, He learns to find love in the world.
Amanda Cater

Happy St. Patty's Day

Dawson is Growing Up

I find myself feeling nervous, and scared and anxious as Dawson prepares to go off to Kindergarden. I can't believe it's time for that already! It feels like it was just yesterday when I was bringing him home from the hospital. And I've spent nearly EVERY hour of EVERY day with him since then....how am I going to handle not seeing him but for a few hours a day?! I'm sure that I'm more worried about things then he is....I know that he is more then ready for this. He has been ready for quite a while.....he is very board with things around here. As much as I would love to continue spending my days with him, I guess it is time for him to grow up a little bit. I am looking forward to haveing quality time with Brody now for a few years.

Heres a picture of Dawson when he was just a few years old. Oh where does the time go?!

My Sister

A few months ago my sister ended a 3 year relationship. I guess I felt a little bit sad about this because Dawson had bonded with him a little bit and he became part of our family. I kinda thought that they would end up getting married, at least I did in the beginning. I'm mostly sad because I really want to see my sister settle down with someone and enjoy the part of her life where she gets to have kids and be a wife and mother. I know towards the end of her relationship she wasn't happy. I know that she wasn't being treated that way she wanted to and the way she deserved. And I think it's too bad, this guy really had a good thing going.
My sister recently started dating a guy with 2 children. I guess when your almost 30, this is what the dating pool looks like. He's a bit older then her too, so maybe he will be more mature about things. No matter what happens, I just hope she finds a way to be truly happy with her life.